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The name Margherita is of Italian origin, meaning 'pearl,' and has roots in Latin and Greek. Its linguistic evolution includes forms such as Margarita and Margaret. The name is associated with elegance and tradition, having gained popularity in the Middle Ages. While it does not have biblical relevance, it remains a well-regarded name in modern culture, often linked to Italian heritage and cuisine.

The name Margherita is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Margherita has been stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Margherita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1987th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2907th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3352nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4226th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9318th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18230th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21282nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Margherita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.